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Long before the Game Boy, Nintendo DS, or even the Atari Lynx, handheld electronic games were already finding ways to bring gaming on the go. This time, we're taking a look at the Tomytronic Tennis handheld from 1980—a fascinating piece of gaming history that put an electronic tennis match right in the palm of your hand. If you enjoy retro gaming, vintage electronics, handheld history, and obscure gaming curiosities, you're in the right place. What handheld electronic games do you remember from the pre-Game Boy era? Let us know in the comments! #retrogaming #handheld #tennis #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Tomytronic Tennis 01:18 Box & Contents 03:32 Hardware Tour 06:06 Power On 07:54 Pro1 11:24 Summary

Get Afterplay: https://genxgrownup.com/afterplay In Oregon Trail, you head out west from Independence, Missouri to the Willamette River and valley in Oregon. You first must stock up on provisions, and then, while traveling, make decisions such as when to rest, how much food to eat, etc. The Oregon Trail incorporates simulation elements and planning ahead, along with discovery and adventure, as well as mini-game-like activities (hunting and floating down the Dalles River). Play in your browser: https://archive.org/details/msdos_Oregon_Trail_The_1990 #retrogaming #educational #oregontrail #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

Operation is a battery-operated game of physical skill that tests players' hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The game's prototype was invented in 1964 by University of Illinois industrial-design student John Spinello, who sold his rights to renowned toy designer Marvin Glass for $500 and the promise of a job upon graduation, which was not fulfilled. Thirty-plus years later, in 1998, Hasbro published this handheld variant to bring the popular board game into the video game space. How did they do? #handheld #vintage #retrogaming #genxgrownup - LINKS @RetroZoltan Crazy 8 Handhelds Part II » https://youtu.be/obSeHa1d7xk Crazy 8 Handhelds Part I » https://youtu.be/cy3pQHTiLvw - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Operation Collab 01:35 Package & Contents 04:04 Hardware Tour 05:05 Level 1 06:11 Level 2 06:37 Level 3 08:16 Level 5 09:42 Level 6 10:18 Summary

Pocket Max just dropped a BIG number: an early-bird $199.99 price tag for a 7" 1080p AMOLED 144Hz Android handheld powered by Snapdragon 865 ?? We’ll break down the price window, what you actually get for the money, and why this could be one of the most interesting “big-screen” retro handheld plays we’ve seen in a while. ?? Plus, two more retro gems in the mix: ? The Last of Us gets an 8-bit demake you can play right in your browser (because the internet is wonderful and weird). ? And Blaze teases DOOM x Evercade — the question is no longer “can it run DOOM?” but “which DOOM are we getting?!” Stick around for the full rundown, quick takes, and the rest of the week’s retro highlights! ??? #mangmi #PocketMax #RetroHandheld #HandheldGaming #AndroidGaming #AMOLED #144Hz #Snapdragon865 #Emulation #PS2Emulation #Evercade #Doom #RetroGaming #TheLastOfUs #8bit - LINKS MANGMI Pocket Max - https://tinyurl.com/bdf37usv GOG Linux - https://tinyurl.com/y2c4kaue NeoStation - https://tinyurl.com/47xejyxk Last Of Us Demake - https://tinyurl.com/4e2nrj9c New C64 Game - Robo Gems - https://tinyurl.com/6vbf8sbp Doom Evercade - https://tinyurl.com/5fvtuxzt - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:43 - MANGMI Pocket Max 3:11 - GOG Linux 3:56 - NeoStation 5:37 - Last Of Us Demake 6:47 - New C64 Game - Robo Gems 8:09 - Doom Evercade

Just back from RetroDaze 2025 in Oaks, PA. Oh, the wonderful thrifting pick-ups! #retrogaming #handheld #pickups #genxgrownup - LINKS RetroCon » http://retrocons.com Retrodaze » @RetroDaze 1980s Now » @1980snow - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

See MORE: https://genxgrownup.com/songbird-wn Weetopia is in grave danger! The sacred AKUJI temple guardians have been vandalized. Feeling betrayed, they have used their powers to bring chaos to the land. It’s up to Wee to quell the fury of the AKUJI and restore peace and harmony to Weetopia. But beware: the AKUJI are powerful foes, and the journey ahead will be perilous. Run, Fight, Stomp, and Swim through eight different worlds, collecting treasures and weapons along the way. This is a brand new release for the Atari Lynx from Songbird Productions - see it in action! #atari #retrogaming #indiegame #genxgrownup - SHOP Buy Wee Ninja » https://genxgrownup.com/songbird-wn http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Songbird 00:51 Wee Ninja 02:01 Box & Contents 05:09 Power On 07:04 World 1-2 09:04 World 1-3 09:52 World 1-4 11:05 World 1 Boss 12:09 Later Level Samples 14:45 Summary